Question

two energy conversion processes that occur in typical cells are shown here. compare the two processes. which description best compares the energy conversions in the processes shown? equation 1: water + carbon dioxide energy oxygen + sugar equation 2: sugar + oxygen energy water + carbon dioxide equation 1 is illustrating photosynthesis as solar energy is being used to convert inorganic compounds into organic compounds. equation 1 is illustrating photosynthesis as chemical energy is being used to convert inorganic compounds into sugar and oxygen gas equation 2 is illustrating photosynthesis as chemical energy is being used to convert glucose and oxygen into water and carbon dioxide. equation 2 is illustrating photosynthesis as solar energy is being used to convert inorganic compounds into organic compounds.

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process where plants use solar energy to convert water and carbon - dioxide (inorganic compounds) into oxygen and sugar (organic compounds). Equation 1 represents this process. Equation 2 represents cellular respiration where sugar and oxygen are converted into water and carbon dioxide.

Answer:

A. Equation 1 is illustrating photosynthesis as solar energy is being used to convert inorganic compounds into organic compounds.